The night sky can become even more enjoyable during summer months. Not only does the weather permit outside viewing, but there are also a few special astronomy events in Wisconsin to look forward to in the upcoming months.

Sand mining operations have injected new income into rural towns throughout Wisconsin in recent years, but as oil prices slump questions about the future profitability of the industry and environmental concerns.

When describing Wisconsin's economy, Gov. Scott Walker has been focusing on metrics like the unemployment rate and labor force participation rate, while largely ignoring private-sector job creation totals like those slated to be released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Recovery from the 2008 financial crisis is continuing in the U.S., according to one financial expert, and as a result, many Americans can look forward to more jobs and rising incomes this year. Jane Bryant Quinn, a personal finance writer and columnist for AARP, said on Tuesday that the economy...

Sen. Tammy Baldwin is planning to introduce a bill to create stronger opioid prescription guidelines within the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as increase advocacy for VA patients and put more money toward wellness programs.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell was in Wisconsin this week, forecasting victory in another U.S. Supreme Court case involving a challenge to the Affordable Care Act.

According to a former University of Wisconsin campus dean, the proposed budget for the UW System is sending the wrong message to the global community. Earlier this month, the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted to cut the system’s budget by $250 million and reduce the power of faculty, staff and...

Gov. Scott Walker has said he wants work on Milwaukee County's Zoo Interchange to continue regardless of what happens to the state's transportation budget, while the DOT wants to continue work on an expansion of I-94. However, a transportation coalition says there are better ways to spend that money.

A city councilman from Proctor, Minnesota is exploring the possibility of bringing a professional football team to the Duluth/Superior area. He explains his plan, the challenges involved, and what he thinks a team would bring to the area.

Former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold is both putting pressure on his opponent Ron Johnson and taking fire himself over the issue of campaign finance. On Friday Feingold proposed to Senator Ron Johnson that they pledge to keep third party spending out of their 2016 senate race. On Monday, Feingold took...